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Nitecore NU45 vs Olight Perun 3 Mini

What NU45 does better (2) and where Perun 3 Mini wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $65
vs
Olight Perun 3 Mini
Olight · 2025Perun 3 Mini
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ $55
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw7.3
7.4Build & durability9.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU45 better than Perun 3 Mini?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,250 lm+36%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m vs 155 m+11%

Why is Perun 3 Mini better than NU45?

  1. Weight126 g vs 54 g2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.6
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,250 lm
Peak beam intensity7,400 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime86 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight126 g54 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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